ICC WORLD CUP 2023 DISCUSSION THREAD!

[Bureau]

A game of complete domination again shown by the Indian squad. They started with an absolute mesmerizing batting by everyone. They ended with one bowler dominating the entire outcome of the match. Shami did what none of us would have imagined.

Not only he got the first break, whereas he got wickets when India needed them. 7 wickets by him in the semifinals when all other bowlers were not even to get one wicket. One of the outstanding bowling we saw from a bowler who has busy heating the bench.

With this win India are in to the finals. After winning the semifinals and the way this team has performed till now. I don't think they can be defeated. A total of 10 game won with ease and the same might happen in the final.

[JunaidAzizi]

This is one reason on the other hand I would say that New Zealand has completely abandoned the spin balls. This is where India stepped up and created a big gap in runs and balls. If they focused on single runs from the start, this margin would not have been created. Daryl Mitchell undoubtedly batted well. For that, the team managed to come a long way. But his strike rate was 112. Kane Williamson had 94 none but couldn't make the runs required by the big target. It is a big failure for them. Although the first 20 overs have a good average of runs and balls, the gap increases with time. I would also say that fans had better expectations from captain Kane Williamson.

India won again, congratulations to the Indian team and the supporters. I told you all at the beginning of  the day that New Zealand will not win today and see what happens It does not mean that I see the future or something else but I estimated the match and then predicted it and saw my pridiction was right. Well, the real reason is that the target was very big the New Zealand team did not have such capabilities to chase... At first, the New Zealand bowling was good because they out two people and restricted UpTo some limit but the partnership of the two persons destroyed the New Zealand team. They lose hope of after seeing the target.

[Nalain420]

I have to say New Zealand are playing very well under  such pressure. After losing two wickets in the first 8 overs, I thought 200 would be their maximum. But with Mitchell and Williamson's good batting, New Zealand managed to make the match competitive.
New Zealand now need 153 runs from 72 balls. New Zealand's batsmen have to collect about 13 runs per over. It is much more difficult to collect 13 runs in an over against experienced bowlers. Now Indian bowler's bowling is very controlled. Indian fielders missed a lot of fielding in this match. I have not seen such bad fielding from Indian fielders in any other match of this World Cup.

The dropping of Williamson's wicket was a bad gap for the team if he had stood for some more time the scenario would have been changed now but I think dropping off its wicket is good for the team now because he missing a lot of balls. He scored 69 runs on 73 balls. He is a captain and we expect a century from him I'm these 73 balls but let's see if Phillip will regain the deficiency williamsons, the Mitchills doing great did 122 runs on 111 balls and still stands hope he will do some more runs and leading towards 180 plus. Now the score is 291 with the loss of 4 wickets in 42 overs remaining 8 overs and I don't think they will do this.

This is one reason on the other hand I would say that New Zealand have completely abandoned the spin balls. This is where India stepped up and created a big gap in runs and balls. If they focused on single runs from the start, this margin would not have been created. Daryl Mitchell undoubtedly batted well. For that, the team managed to come a long way. But his strike rate was 112. Kane Williamson had 94 none but couldn't make the runs required by the big target. It is a big failure for them. Although the first 20 overs have a good average of runs and balls, but the gap increases with time. I would also say that fans had better expectations from captain Kane Williamson.

Today match India 397 target for new Zealand. New Zealand batsman makes 30 run in 5 over and India no any wicket against new Zealand. And on the very next ball the Indian bowler out New Zealand first batsman. New Zealand batsman makes 120 run in 20 over and 2 outs. New Zealand batsman makes 327 run in 50 over and 10 outs. New Zealand batsman can not complete this target. The New Zealand batsman had tried.  But fate did not cooperate.Due to which they will lose the match.India win the semi finnal it is very happy and proud.

[LDL]

Semi-final or Shami -final





Source: https://twitter.com/ESPNcricinfo/status/1724839679617343936?s=19

Today's semi-final was dominated by Mohammed Shami's achievements throughout. Collecting 7 wickets for just 57 runs in 9.5 overs and at the same time he has also added his name to the records of ICC World Cup legends. He has taken 23 wickets in just six matches in the World Cup so far, which no other bowler has been able to achieve. So today's semi-final should have been named after him.

[bryant.coleman]

Despite the fightack from Mitchell, today's match was very much one-sided. Once India won the toss, the outcome of the match was never in question. And throughout the match, India dominated the hapless New Zealanders. Tomorrow's match will be hopefully more competitive. South Africa for sure has some unfinished business with Australia. They are not going to forget the semi-final match from 1999 ODI World Cup anytime soon.

[HelliumZ]

What do you think??

It can undoubtedly be said that India has taken a revenge.

2019 semifinal: New Zealand defeated India
2023 semifinal: India defeated New Zealand

However, the hero of today's victory is the only bowler Mohammad Shami. And because of the extraordinary bowling performance, India's revenge in today's match has been possible.

[Crypto Library]

New Zealand started playing very well after losing 2 wickets in the first 10 overs but if they had continued their performance from the beginning of the game, they might have surpassed the target set by India and set a record in this World Cup. I think New Zealand can cross 350 runs if Daryl Mitchell is not out. Because he is helping New Zealand to cross 300 runs against a strong team like India. He scored 132 runs alone and is still playing. At the start of the game it was not believed that New Zealand would be able to cross 300 runs but they did it. So even if they don't win the match, it will give them a lot of joy

Heart broken for New Zealand team and New Zealand fans. After reaching the final twice in a row and losing, this time the New Zealand team had to leave from the semi-finals. But the New Zealand players tried hard but due to lack of bowling they had to lose this match today.
Many had guessed that the New Zealand team would lose by a big margin today but they were proved wrong, Today's match was really enjoyable as it was a big score as well as competitive, although India won by 80 runs due to the fall of quick wickets by the New Zealand team towards the last, the New Zealand team could have scored some more runs.
If we talk about India's performance, they have been unbeaten in the format since the start of the series as well as in its matches.  I don't want to give credit to Mohammad Siraj only for this match. Mohammad Siraj has a big credit behind India's good position in this whole series. Anyway congratulations to India team

[hafiztalha]

It is over now! India will win the semifinals and be in the finals. There is nothing to stop India anymore from going into the finals. Another match that India dominates and this would be the 10th game in the World Cup. Brilliant captaincy by Rohit Sharma and above-average playing by the Indian team. When they needed wicket they got it and when they needed runs they got it. This Indian team is playing their best game and they need to win the cup.

New Zealand needed 85 runs in 18 balls. Its impossible to chase the 398 run target for New Zealand. India outstanding bowling performance especially Muhammad shami who picked 5 important wicktes by giving 50 runs in 9 overs. Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell played an impressive innings and scorea a good partnership but after wickets of kane Williamson match has ended for New Zealand. Darryl Mitchell played a outstanding innings scored 134 runs in 117 balls and kane Williamson is scored 69 runs in 73 balls. India have almost win this match beacuse New Zealand lost his 7 wicket in score of 313 runs in 47 overs.

Today ICC Men World Cup has been finished between India and New Zealand teams. Indian team won this game by 70 runs in first Semi final game from New Zealand team. India team set a very 397 runs big target in 50 overs and by losing four wickets. New Zealand team also performed very well but this performance was not enough to win. D.Mitchell scored 134 runs in 119 balls and he hitted nine 4s and seven 6s in today game and then dismissed from the field by M.Shami. Leader of New Zealand team K.Williamson scored half century and scoring 69 runs in 73 balls with eight 4s and one 6s. By great performance of M.Shami in today game, he took down 7 wickets.

[Essential10]

10 consecutive victories! India is still undefeated in this World Cup. Congratulations Team India for being the first team to reach the finals. what a marvelous journey team india 2023 world cup. India won the toss and went into bat collecting 397 runs for 4 wickets. New Zealand went into bat and lost 2 wickets in the power play. Trying to turn around in the third wicket pair, New Zealand managed to put on a partnership of 181 runs. This partnership pair was a terror for India.  The 34th over was India's ticket to the final. Sami bowled brilliantly and took 2 wickets in the 34th over and this over turned the tide of the game. Sami took 7 wickets in this match. In one word, Mohammad Sami is incredible.

[Clement Kaliyar]

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Today's semi-final was dominated by Mohammed Shami's achievements throughout. Collecting 7 wickets for just 57 runs in 9.5 overs and at the same time he has also added his name to the records of ICC World Cup legends. He has taken 23 wickets in just six matches in the World Cup so far, which no other bowler has been able to achieve. So today's semi-final should have been named after him.

Finally man of the match award is given to a bowler, game dominated with rules that are helping the batsman and we have seen some incredible bowling performance and majority of the time MOM goes to the batsman while the bowlers are busting their back. Virat Kohli scored his 50th century in ODI which is an incredible feat but Shami is the late bloomer for India especially in world cups.

[JunaidAzizi]

What do you think??
It can undoubtedly be said that India has taken an act of revenge.
2019 semifinal: New Zealand defeated India
2023 semifinal: India defeated New Zealand
However, the hero of today's victory is the only bowler Mohammad Shami. And because of the extraordinary bowling performance, India's revenge in today's match has been possible.

Yes, the Indian team did not forget their revenge and they took their revenge with a big margin. In the 2019 World Cup semifinal New Zealand won the match by a margin of 18 runs but the Indians took their revenge with a margin triple them i.e 70 runs which is absolutely a big margin. I knew that the Indian team was in good form and would win the match at every cost because, In the 9 matches, they did not weaken their performance they will show less performance in the semifinals. Well, India is qualified for the final now the two teams are facing each other in the Kolkhta stadium fighting to set a seat for the final don't know who will the next semifinal match and came to the grounds with the indian team.

[HelliumZ]

What do you think??
It can undoubtedly be said that India has taken an act of revenge.
2019 semifinal: New Zealand defeated India
2023 semifinal: India defeated New Zealand
However, the hero of today's victory is the only bowler Mohammad Shami. And because of the extraordinary bowling performance, India's revenge in today's match has been possible.

Yes, the Indian team did not forget their revenge and they took their revenge with a big margin. In the 2019 World Cup semifinal New Zealand won the match by a margin of 18 runs but the Indians took their revenge with a margin triple them i.e 70 runs which is absolutely a big margin. I knew that the Indian team was in good form and would win the match at every cost because, In the 9 matches, they did not weaken their performance they will show less performance in the semifinals. Well, India is qualified for the final now the two teams are facing each other in the Kolkhta stadium fighting to set a seat for the final don't know who will the next semifinal match and came to the grounds with the indian team.

But New Zealand ended up losing with a good performance only the entire New Zealand team was helpless against the bowling of Mohammed Shami. If the New Zealand batsmen can play all the bowlers, they cannot play Mohammed Shami's ball. However, New Zealand played extremely well and exited the semi-finals. Both teams are strong in today's match number 47 and whichever team wins today's semi-final will face India in the final. Many have put Australia ahead and many have put South Africa ahead.

[romero121]

What do you think??
It can undoubtedly be said that India has taken an act of revenge.
2019 semifinal: New Zealand defeated India
2023 semifinal: India defeated New Zealand
However, the hero of today's victory is the only bowler Mohammad Shami. And because of the extraordinary bowling performance, India's revenge in today's match has been possible.

Yes, the Indian team did not forget their revenge and they took their revenge with a big margin. In the 2019 World Cup semifinal New Zealand won the match by a margin of 18 runs but the Indians took their revenge with a margin triple them i.e 70 runs which is absolutely a big margin. I knew that the Indian team was in good form and would win the match at every cost because, In the 9 matches, they did not weaken their performance they will show less performance in the semifinals. Well, India is qualified for the final now the two teams are facing each other in the Kolkhta stadium fighting to set a seat for the final don't know who will the next semifinal match and came to the grounds with the indian team.

We can't say it as a revenge. Rather I see it as improvement with the players performance. It is evident from the scoring of Indian players involved with the 2019 World Cup and the present World Cup match. In that match five players from today's squad was there and what Rohit Sharma, K.L.Rahul and Virat Kohli was just 1 run each. Today what they've scored is big and that had changed the match. In the 2019 match while chasing the target of 239 runs India was 5/3 which is bad and built pressure on batsmen. Finally the team lost by 18 runs, think of a better opening and that could've been a massive win.

[Sithara007]

Irrespective of who wins the second semi-final match, India will start as the overwhelming favorites. If they wins the toss, definitely they will bat first and set up a total in the vicinity of 400. Neither the Australian bowlers, nor those from South Africa will be able to prevent this from happening. Anyway, it will be interesting to see the match today. If Australia wins the semi-final, then it can be assured that the final match won't be very one-sided. On the other hand, if South Africa wins, then it is going to be cakewalk for India on 19th November.

[Essential10]

South Africa vs Australia will face off in the second semi-final at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata today. South Africa has shown their best performance in this World Cup compared to any other World Cup. So far in their 109 appearances, South Africa have won 55 times, Australia 50 times. Both teams have the ability to go to the finals. Middle order batsmen have played a role in South Africa's performance in this year's World Cup. South Africa's medal order batsmen have so far collected 1228 runs in this tournament. Meanwhile, their batting performance has come back in the last few matches in Australia. Any team can decide to bat after winning the toss. Will Africa get their first ever finals or will Australia take a step closer to their sixth title?

[Shishir99]

He was but I think one batter is allowed to run a ball inning when other batters around him going over 120-140 SR for example Gill and Iyer. Both of them especially the latter built his inning around Kohli. One played an anchor inning and the other opted for an aggressor so it worked out perfectly.

I understand it that's how things work generally. But we are talking about an ICC tournament and we are in a Semi-Final match where no one should look for their personal achievement. Fortunately, things went well for India and they have scored very well in the last five overs. They almost reached the 400 total. About anchor innings, we need anchor innings once we see they lose a couple of wickets. But India has enough wickets in hand and they are playing a Semi-Final match of the World Cup! You might have a different point of view, but as a responsible player, no one should look for their personal achievements in such matches. It's fine if they do it in other tournaments.

[Jateng]

New Zealand started playing very well after losing 2 wickets in the first 10 overs but if they had continued their performance from the beginning of the game, they might have surpassed the target set by India and set a record in this World Cup. I think New Zealand can cross 350 runs if Daryl Mitchell is not out. Because he is helping New Zealand to cross 300 runs against a strong team like India. He scored 132 runs alone and is still playing. At the start of the game it was not believed that New Zealand would be able to cross 300 runs but they did it. So even if they don't win the match, it will give them a lot of joy

Heart broken for New Zealand team and New Zealand fans. After reaching the final twice in a row and losing, this time the New Zealand team had to leave from the semi-finals. But the New Zealand players tried hard but due to lack of bowling they had to lose this match today.
Many had guessed that the New Zealand team would lose by a big margin today but they were proved wrong, Today's match was really enjoyable as it was a big score as well as competitive, although India won by 80 runs due to the fall of quick wickets by the New Zealand team towards the last, the New Zealand team could have scored some more runs.
If we talk about India's performance, they have been unbeaten in the format since the start of the series as well as in its matches.  I don't want to give credit to Mohammad Siraj only for this match. Mohammad Siraj has a big credit behind India's good position in this whole series. Anyway congratulations to India team

1st Semi Final New Zealand, facing the daunting targetof 398 runs, displayed brilliant batting from Daryl Mitchell's astonishing 134 off 119 balls. But Mohammed Shami exceptional bowling stole the show, claiming a sensational 7 wickets for 57 runs. I think Despite the NewZealand mounting a commendable challenge 327 all out, India emerged victorious, clinching the match by 70 runs and securing a spot and qualify for the World Cup final.

[Sithara007]

Yesterday there was another OTT record being set in India. A total of 53 million concurrent users watched the match live on Hotstar, breaking the previous record of 44 million which was set during India's group match against South Africa. This is welcome news for Hotstar, who have been logging losses for several years now. And we can expect an even higher figure for the final match, as India has already qualified for it. These numbers also justify the huge price tag that Disney-Star paid to ICC for the media rights during 2024-27 cycle.

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/india-vs-new-zealand-disney-hotstar-sets-new-streaming-record-in-icc-world-cup-2023-11749431.html

[jasonjm]

What a performance from the Indian team in the semi-final. First, they batted exceptionally well and set up a mammoth target of 398 runs. This target is not achievable even in a bilateral series, let alone in the World Cup semi-final. In response, New Zealand did fight well initially. Williamson and Mitchell played well and stitched a great partnership. Williamson's wicket was the turning point of the match, and after that, the Indian bowler did not allow any batter to settle. Muhammad Shami was exceptional with the bowl. He singlehandedly won this match for India, as far as bowling is concerned.

[Sithara007]

What a performance from the Indian team in the semi-final. First, they batted exceptionally well and set up a mammoth target of 398 runs. This target is not achievable even in a bilateral series, let alone in the World Cup semi-final. In response, New Zealand did fight well initially. Williamson and Mitchell played well and stitched a great partnership. Williamson's wicket was the turning point of the match, and after that, the Indian bowler did not allow any batter to settle. Muhammad Shami was exceptional with the bowl. He singlehandedly won this match for India, as far as bowling is concerned.

A target of 398 was in no means achievable, much less so against the in-form Indian bowlers. When Mitchell and Williamson were batting, there was a possibility that New Zealand would give a close fight. But once Williamson got out, it was all over for New Zealand. The remaining batsmen pathetically failed to offer any sort of support for Mitchell, who himself was suffering from cramps. Anyway, it is wrong to blame the batsmen, when the bowlers conceded such a huge total. Southee scored a century yesterday, as he conceded 100 runs from his 10 overs.